Howard University is cutting ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name, after a recently released 2016 video…
FILE – Entertainer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs delivers Howard University’s commencement speech during the 2014 graduation ceremony in Washington, Saturday, May 10, 2014. In a decision, Friday, June 7, 2024, Howard University is cutting ties to Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
The statement said the board voted unanimously Friday to accept the return of the honorary degree Combs received in 2014. “This acceptance revokes all honors and privileges associated with the degree. Accordingly, the Board has directed that his name be removed from all documents listing honorary degree recipients of Howard University,” it said.
The board also directed university administrators to cut financial ties to Combs, including returning a $1 million contribution, ending the scholarship program and dissolving a 2023 pledge agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack. In a video statement posted on social media, he said he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.
“I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now,” Combs said.Sick checklist linked to Rex Heuermann, newly accused of 2 more slayings in Gilgo Beach caseWhat’s up with the canceled tours and slow ticket sales for arena concerts?
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